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Family of Bruce International, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to create and promote kinship amongst its family members and to encourage interest in the Family of Bruce and its history. Membership is open to persons who qualify by surname, by descent, or by recognized septs: Carlysle, Carruthers, Crosbie, Randolph, and Stenhouse. It is the only such organization recognized by the hereditary chief of the Name of Bruce, The Right Honorable the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine.
Information on this organization was formed October 2005 from Bruce International (founded 1984) and Family of Bruce Society.
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CHIEF The
Rt. Hon. The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine KT |
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High Commissioner
Richard Bruce, FSA Scot
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Personal Representative and Honorary Member
Duncan A. Bruce |
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Lieutenant to the Chief
Thomas Allen Bruce, CStJ, FSA Scot
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PRESIDENT William Bruce |
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VICE PRESIDENT Don Bruce |
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SECRETARY Polly Bruce Tilford
I live in Bloomington, Indiana with my husband of 40+ years, John. Our son, Aaron, lives in New York City and daughter Sarah has passed. My interests are traveling, military history, singing, and gardening. I am a Great Highland Bagpiper and Scottish Country dancer. In addition to being Secretary to FOBII, I am on the board for the Scottish Society of Greater Bloomington, Area 10 Senior games, and a member and editor of the newsletter at New Unionville Baptist Church. I am very proud of my Scottish heritage.
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TREASURER Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce served as Treasurer of The Family of Bruce Society of America from 2001-2005. When it merged with Bruce International, in 2005, he continued to serve as Treasurer of The Family of Bruce International, Inc. Steve and Bonnie Bruce have been married over 40 years, have two grown sons. After living around the world with the Marine Corps and U.S. Department of State, they currently live in Gainesville, Georgia. Steve retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1986. Steve worked as an Intelligence Analyst and Project Manager in the Defense Industry, and in the Information Technology Department of Northeast Georgia Medical Center where he retired in 2010. In addition to his ongoing service with the Family of Bruce International, he is an active member of the Marine Corps League, Toys for Tots, and the Marine Embassy Guard Association.
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Operations Officer Deborah Bruce Gottlieb
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PRESIDENT EMERITUS Rex A. Bruce
Born 7-9-28 in Bloomington, Indiana, married with two children, four grandchildren. Founded Bruce International, 1980, and loyal to our chief, Rt. Hon. Lord Elgin of Scotland. |
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Editor of Blue Lion Deborah Bruce Gottlieb |
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At-large Rex A. Bruce |
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California
Roger Kelly |
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Colorado
Richard Bruce, Littleton, Colorado |
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New England
Charles F. Bruce III |
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Oklahoma
Marlo Alexander |
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(Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin)
William Bruce, FSA Scot
William is married to Phyllis and has two grown sons,
both in academia. They now raise rescue Shetland Sheep
Dogs, currently "The Bruce's Robby of the Burns". They
are both retired from their professions, also in academia,
and enjoy traveling, photography and volunteer work.
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Texas
John Carlisle, Plano, TX |
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Southeast
Deborah Bruce Gottlieb |
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Australia Contacts:
Chris Bruce - Australia |
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CREST: A lion statant with tail extended
azure, armed and langued gules
The Crest and Arms belong to the chief and can only be used by him. Use of the Crest
surrounded by a buckled belt is acceptable. |
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ARMS: Or, a saltire and chief gules, on a canton argent a lion rampant azure
MOTTO:
FUIMUS - We have been |
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